Obituaries
Dr. Edward William Lean, Jr.
May 25, 2025
Dr. Edward W. Lean, Jr, unexpectedly went to meet his God on May 25, 2025. Husband, father, brother, doctor and Colonel were many of the roles he served touching the lives of numerous individuals. He was born Dec 22, 1940, to Edward W. Lean and Hilda Raby Lean in South Bend, IN. He was a proud alumnus of Old Riley...
Dean Ned Maxam
May 24, 2025
Dean Ned Maxam, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Oshtemo, Michigan, on May 7, 1945, Dean was the son of Lowell Sr. and Margaret Maxam.
Dean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with his...
Larry Lyle Ludwig
May 23, 2025
Larry Lyle Ludwig, 78, of Lawton, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home. He was born to the late John Ludwig and Imogene (Trisinger) Chester on November 19, 1946.
On, June 9, 1999, he married Roslyn Zach Ludwig who survives.
He is also survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ludwig; son, Matthew (Sharon) Wills; three grandchildren, Matthew Ludwig and Cameron and...
Florence Joanne Kucinich
May 23, 2025
Florence Joanne Kucinich of Mattawan, Michigan passed away in Kalamazoo on May 23, 2025, at the age of 94.
She was born on February 24, 1931, to Steve and Virginia (Lizik) Fialkowski of Chicago, Illinois. Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Florence attended St. Michael’s Archangel Catholic School and graduated from Jones Commercial High School.
Florence was united in marriage...
Michael Berry Carlisle
May 23, 2025
Michael Berry Carlisle, 63, of Hartford, MI, passed away Friday May 23, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 15, 1962, in Watervliet, the son of Lindell Carlisle and Treva (Conner) Carlisle.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of 39 years, four children, Rachel (Josh) Tidey of Niles MI, Jacob (Alexandria) Carlisle of Paw Paw MI, Daniel (Jennifer) Carlisle...
Jeffrey Raymond Goddard
May 20, 2025
Jeffrey Raymond Goddard, 55, of Lawton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at his home in Lawton.
He was born October 15, 1969, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of David Raymond Goddard and Margaret (Stimac) Goddard.
Jeff enjoyed working on cars, relaxing with a cup of coffee in his hand, playing with his nieces and nephews, video games and...
Mark Anthony Koziol
May 17, 2025
Mark Koziol, age 61, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, after a courageous seven-month battle with terminal cancer.
Born February 15, 1964, he was a quiet, inventive soul who found joy in fixing things, working with computers, and caring deeply for those he loved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank, and brother, Stanley.
Mark is survived by his mother,...
Paul Raymond Gladysz
May 15, 2025
Paul Raymond Gladysz, 66, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, at his Maple Lake residence. In November 2022, Paul was diagnosed as being afflicted with stage 4 prostate cancer and given six months to live. Never one to back down from life's challenges, Paul faced the cancer on his own terms under the care of...
Mark Andrew Sherburn
May 13, 2025
Mark. Lefty. The Shark. Dad. Papa. So many names for a man that was loved by so many people. As was his spontaneous nature, Mark Andrew Sherburn, 63, of Lawton, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Mark was born December 17, 1961, in Paw Paw Michigan, the youngest son of Charles Duane...
Ernest Herbert "Herb" Rose
May 13, 2025
Ernest Herbert Rose (Herb), 82 passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on May 13th, 2025. Born on May 18th, 1942, to Ernest and Annie Mae (Lowery) in Birmingham, Alabama.
Herb grew up in Alabama in his younger years before moving with his family to Lawton Michigan. He graduated from Lawton High School in 1960.
After high school, Herb...
Marilyn Benzie
May 8, 2025
Marilyn Jean Benzie, 88, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025, at her home. She was born March 26, 1937, in Port Huron, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence C. Smith and Ella Pearl (McLean) Smith.
Marilyn loved going out to eat and socializing, while enjoying her cups of coffee. Trips to the casino were her highlight. In earlier...
Christopher Todd Kniss
May 7, 2025
Christopher Todd Kniss, 56, of Bangor, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw.
He was born June 22, 1968, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of John Kniss and Bonnie Lee (Baker) Kniss.
Chris was a graduate of Paw Paw High School Class of 1986. After high school, he went on to earn his...
Julia May Miller
May 5, 2025
Julia May Miller, 101, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at her home in Paw Paw.
She was born May 1, 1924, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Paul T Graham and Hazel G. (Tiffany) Graham.
Julia lived a long and fulfilling life. She was one of sixteen children and quit school at age 13 to help raise her...
Mary Christine Mihelich
May 2, 2025
Mary Christine Mihelich, 94, of Paw Paw, MI passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, May 2, 2025.
She was born December 24, 1930, in Stiavnik, Slovakia, the daughter of Andrew and Kristina (Trulik) Rezak.
Mary will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her daughters, Pamela (David J.) Blowers...
John Arthur Reist
Apr 29, 2025
John Arthur Reist, 84, of Dowagiac, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday April 29, 2025, at Corewell Health Hospital in Saint Joseph, MI.
He was born February 23, 1941, in Dowagiac, Michigan, the son of Donald Reist and Jennie (Heskett) Reist.
John graduated from Decatur High School with the class of 1959. After high school, he proudly served his country...
Lawrence Edward Cornish
Apr 26, 2025
Lawrence Edward Cornish passed away peacefully at home in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, on April 26, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on June 26, 1939, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Elwyn and Lena Cornish, Lawrence grew up on the family farm in Lawton, Michigan, with a strong sense of wanderlust. A three-sport athlete at Lawton High School, Lawrence graduated from Michigan...
Archie Dennis Davies
Apr 26, 2025
Archie Dennis Davies, 82, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Saturday April 26, 2025, at his home in Paw Paw. He was born November 1, 1942, in Warren, Michigan, the son of Archibald Davies and Emma Caroline (Werth) Davies. He was the youngest of seven children.
He graduated from Warren South High School and...
Stephen James Erickson
Apr 25, 2025
Stephen James Erickson, 55, of Kalamazoo, passed away suddenly on Friday April 25, 2025, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek.
He was born May 6, 1969, in St. Joseph, Michigan, the son of Eric Erickson and Carole (Moore) Erickson.
Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army and went on to work at the Battle Creek VA office...
Michael Fisk Hartman
Apr 22, 2025
Michael Fisk Hartman passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Paw Paw, Michigan on December 11, 1939; the beloved son of Manley C. “Mike” and Almeda C. (Fisk) Hartman.
Much of Michael’s early childhood was spent away from his father, Mike, who was stationed on a ship during WWII. As he grew, Michael had...
Sarah Lee Ann Miller
Apr 20, 2025
Sarah Lee Ann Miller, 81, of Lawton, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 20, 2025, at her home in Lawton.
She was born April 10, 1944, in Havre, Montana, the daughter of John Stephens and Cly (Frances) Stephens.
She bravely served her country in the United States Army. Sarah loved to sew and created and fixed many pieces throughout the years. She...
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